Text line Essential graduate employability skills to build

Text line Essential graduate employability skills to build your career Olivia Doyle International Student Advisor - Employability 12 August 2015

Swinburne Presenter: Olivia Doyle International Student Advisor Employability International Student Life Tel 9214 8248 Email odoyle@swin. edu. au SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | INNOVATION | BUSINESS | DESIGN 2

Agenda Swinburne Overview of International Student Life employability support Setting the scene – it’s competitive out there Skills in demand Australia International The employability road map – skill development Case studies Launch IEAA International Student Guide SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | INNOVATION | BUSINESS | DESIGN 3

International Student Life: Employability support Swinburne Specialist support for international students aiming to work in partnership with you to develop your employability Provide professional insights and guidance Connect you with programs, events and activities to advance your professional career internationally and in Australia Employability road map – a professional development guide for each stage of your Swinburne student life cycle Ø More details: www. swinburne. edu. au/student/international/employability SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | INNOVATION | BUSINESS | DESIGN 4

International Student Life Employability Swinburne Monthly Employability News Regular program of employability seminars Skill seminars Student appointments Connections Networking events Cross cultural events SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | INNOVATION | BUSINESS | DESIGN 5

Industry Connections Speed Networking Event Swinburne Six leading industry representatives providing insights into: Australian business environment & culture Employability skills Overview of opportunities in corporate, small / medium business & not for profit sectors International employment – Asian spotlight Job search strategies Thursday 20 August 4. 30 – 6. 30 pm Student Lounge, The George Drinks & Savouries Professional business dress Register www. swin. edu. au/international/employability (if you register you MUST attend) SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | INNOVATION | BUSINESS | DESIGN 6

Swinburne Text line Announcing International Student SKILL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS commencing Semester 2 2015

International student employability skill development seminars - FREE Swinburne Seminars Essential graduate employability skills to build your career Weds 12 August 2. 30 – 3. 30 pm EN 101 Soft skills employers expect Tactics to build your skills while you study Enhancing your performance in work teams Tuesday 25 August 2. 30 – 3. 30 pm BA 702 Strategies for working effectively in teams Business skills & etiquette Wednesday 9 September 3. 30 – 5. 30 pm BA 201 Navigating the modern workplace Using emotional intelligence in the workplace Wednesday 23 September 12. 30 – 2. 30 pm EN 313 Strong emotional intelligence is a key to business and career success Interact effectively with others Develop strong relationships Manage conflict Personal motivation Communication skills for the workplace Thursday 29 October 2. 30 – 4. 30 pm EN 413 Meetings, phone calls, emails and other communications in a professional setting Polish your verbal communication style Contemporary business writing principles SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | INNOVATION | BUSINESS | DESIGN Registrations: www. swinburne. edu. au/student /international/employability / 8

International Student Job Club Swinburne If you are looking for a part time / casual job or professional employment, join our Job Club to get support, share ideas and network Come along to our informal fortnightly meetings to: Find out who is hiring & share job leads Get advice on job search strategies Update your job search tool kit Learn about Swinburne support services Hear from guest speakers Support each other SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | INNOVATION | BUSINESS | DESIGN 9

Semester 2 Job Club Dates Swinburne 11. 30 – 12. 30 am Monday 10 August in BA 602 1. 30 – 2. 30 pm Wednesday 26 August in BA 608 1. 30 – 2. 30 pm Thursday 10 September in BA 602 12. 30 – 1. 30 pm Thursday 24 September in BA 605 11. 30 - 12. 30 pm Tuesday 6 October in BA 605 11. 30 – 12. 30 pm Monday 19 October in BA 602 12. 30 – 1. 30 pm Thursday 5 November in BA 606 11. 30 – 12. 30 pm Tuesday 24 November in BA 602 No need to register – just come along Dates are also on website SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | INNOVATION | BUSINESS | DESIGN 10

Graduate employability - setting the scene Swinburne It’s a competitive market place for graduates world wide You need to use your time at Swinburne to focus on building your employability Statistical snapshot: Global employment trends for youth in 2013 showed a ‘generation at risk’ International Labour Organisation 40% of Australian jobs could be replaced by technology by 2025 Committee for Economic Development Australia, June 2015 University qualifications used to be a strong determinant of above average earnings and lower unemployment – the future is less certain The Observatory Melbourne Conference, 2015 SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | INNOVATION | BUSINESS | DESIGN 11

Swinburne Australian Graduate Destinations Survey 2014: Decrease in number of full time jobs available for graduates 2014 one of the most challenging employment environments for Australian graduates since records kept in 1970 s Statistics from Asia also show a challenging market for graduates: China – unemployment of university graduates = 16. 4% in 2012 China Household Finance Survey 2012 SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | INNOVATION | BUSINESS | DESIGN 12

Employer skill shortages – the war for talent Swinburne Employers are reporting a desire to hire more graduates if appropriately skilled and qualified graduates were available GCA, 2015 A recent CEO Institute survey reported the no. 1 issue concerning CEOs is ‘sourcing and retaining skilled staff’ AHRI, 2015 Key Message You need to develop the skills in demand by employers Use your time at university to build your employability SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | INNOVATION | BUSINESS | DESIGN 13

Presentation slides can be accessed at: Your professional career Swinburne starts NOW UPDATE LINK http: //www. swinburne. edu. au/careers/pep SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | INNOVATION | BUSINESS | DESIGN 14

Swinburne ‘International students are too focused on their studies and think about careers and employment too late in the careers lifecycle. ’ Rob Lawrence, Improving the employment outcomes of international students’ 2013 SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | INNOVATION | BUSINESS | DESIGN 15

Swinburne Employability ‘Road Map’ Swinburne Guide for your development through each stage of your student life cycle Suggests activities for you to plan your career and enhance your employability throughout your studies Use the steps to create your own map & adapt to suit your needs Don’t attempt everything – take responsibility for your own career and make your employability roadmap work for you. http: //www. swinburne. edu. au/student/international/employability/roadmap. html 16

Swinburne International Student Employability Roadmap Step 1 Orientation & Transition to Swinburne Part time job Work on language & written coms Skill development Step 2 Transition Through Join professional association Volunteer on campus Network Enter competitions Student leadership roles on campus Step 3 Transition Out Step 4 Find a professional mentor Capstone project Transition Onwards Develop job search tool kit Job or internship related to studies Continue to access Swinburne career support services Become an active alumni Plan for the next stage of your career 17

What skills and attributes do employers look for in a graduate….

Employer expectations activity Rank Jumbled Key Selection Criteria Teamwork skills Aptitude Leadership skills Cultural fit Adaptable Communication skills Academic results Interpersonal skills Work experience Motivational fit Swinburne

Employer expectations activity Swinburne The survey results in the table have been jumbled Work in pairs or with a group Match the Key Selection Criteria to the correct rank by listing the corresponding numbers in the left-hand column (ranking 1 being most important to 10 being least important)

Employer expectations activity - ANSWERS RAN K Ordered Key Selection Criteria 1 Communication skills 49% 2 Academic results 24% 3 Teamwork skills 22% 4 Aptitude 22% 5 Interpersonal skills 21% 6 Leadership skills 20% 7 Work experience 20% 8 Cultural fit 19% 9 Motivational fit 18% 10 Adaptable 14% Source: Graduate Outlook 2014, Graduate Careers Australia Swinburne

Australian employability skills Swinburne The Australian government research has identified 8 key employability skills which are vital to work on during your studies: Communication Teamwork Problem solving Initiative and enterprise Planning and organising Self management Learning Technology

International employer skills expectations Swinburne 23

UK graduate capabilities & importance rating Source: Importance Rank Communication skills Team work skills Confidence Character / personality Planning & organisational skills Analysis & decision making skills Commercial awareness 1 Satisfaction Rank 16 2 7 5 13 6 6 7 17 10 26 13 33 Swinburne Graduate Employability: What do employers think and want? Council for Industry and Higher Education, UK 24

UK graduate capabilities employers are most satisfied with & importance ranking Importance Rank Satisfaction Rank IT skills Postgrad qualification Good degree classification Qualification from institution with good reputation Intellectual ability Character / personality Team work skills Relevant course of study Integrity Cultural fit with your company 14 33 15 26 1 2 3 4 4 6 2 20 3 19 5 6 7 8 9 10 Source: Swinburne Graduate Employability: What do employers think and want? Council for Industry and Higher Education, UK 25

Self reflection Swinburne Think about your own skills in these key areas How do your skills compare? How are you working to further develop your skills? Do your own self assessment and put together a development action plan 26

Swinburne international student employability road map EXAMPLE Personal Action Plan Step 1 Orientation & Transition to Swinburne Areas Personal Relationships / friendships Health & wellbeing Hobbies & interests Education Goals Potential Barriers - Meet new friends Improve personal fitness Learn to cook - Pass all first semester subjects - Unsure of maths required in stats classes - Worried about my English writing skills I am shy Limited time / can’t afford gym Strategies to Overcome Barriers - Join Swinburne club Walk to uni & use free Hawthorn pool Attend free cooking classes at Hawthorn Community House - Attend faculty study support classes Attend Strategies for Success workshop Join a study support group Use assignment help service Skill Development - Improve written & verbal English skills - Living with Chinese friends so continue to speak Cantonese - Career / Employment - Get a part time job - Don’t know how to find a job How do I write a resume I have never worked before - Attend LAS lunchtime conversation classes Join project groups with local students Get a job where I have to speak English Write resume using free Swinburne Centre for Career Development help Register on Swin. Employ Attend part time job seeking 27 workshops Do some volunteer work

How can you develop skills? Hobbies & Interests Paid Work Swinburne Education Volunteer Work Hobbies & Interests Life experience Life Experience

Communicating your story to potential employers Swinburne Employers know what skills they want (or think they want) from an employee, but they don’t know what you can do. You need to communicate (articulate/explain) your capabilities and potential To successfully convince the employer, you need to prove yourself by providing examples of when/how you have used particular skills 29

Meet Ella Chan Swinburne Former International Master of IT student at Swinburne Now Senior Business Analyst with large Australian consulting company While at Swinburne: Moved into a house with local students Joined uni clubs - was Vice President of the Women in IT Society Barracked for a footy team Part time job at Mc. Donalds Started own IT support business Volunteer website developer for Hawthorn Community House Joined group projects with local students Joined Australian Computer Society and attended events Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne Developed strong IT skills – Excel, Access etc Australia 30

Meet Anh Nguyen Swinburne Former International Bachelor of Business student at Swinburne Now Part time accounts clerk / waiter While at Swinburne: Focussed hard on his studies – achieved credits & distinctions Lived with Vietnamese relatives Worked part time in family Vietnamese restaurant & helped update bookkeeping system Played soccer in Vietnamese student team Joined group projects with other international students Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne Australia 31

Which international student are you? What can you do to improve your employability?

Swinburne Emerging Leader Program Swinburne Be recognised and receive awards for activities you undertake alongside your studies Timothy Chen, Swinburne Emerging Leader 2014 SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | INNOVATION | BUSINESS | DESIGN

Swinburne Emerging Leader Program Awards Campus Participation Career Development Community Engagement Global Citizenship Industry Experience Research Sustainability SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | INNOVATION | BUSINESS | DESIGN Swinburne

Swinburne Emerging Leader Program Activities Almost any • activity • project • program • work • volunteering you have been involved in while you have been a current student at Swinburne University, can be used in your application when applying for the awards! SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | INNOVATION | BUSINESS | DESIGN Swinburne

Swinburne Emerging Leader Program Activities The sky’s your limit… SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | INNOVATION | BUSINESS | DESIGN Swinburne

Swinburne Emerging Leader Program Swinburne To be recognised as a Swinburne Emerging Leader 1. Complete the Career Development Award 2. Complete three of the other awards 3. Demonstrate development in 6 of the 8 skills SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | INNOVATION | BUSINESS | DESIGN

Swinburne Emerging Leader Program What are the benefits? Our program will help you to identify and articulate the learning experiences that lead to: • the development of your skills. • providing you with a portfolio that highlights your accomplishments and skills, and • helping you stand out to prospective employers SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | INNOVATION | BUSINESS | DESIGN Swinburne

Register now swinburne. edu. au/emerging-leader Enquiries emerging-leader@swin. edu. au

LAUNCHING Swinburne IEAA International Student Guide https: //www. ieaa. org. au/research-projects/international-employability 40

Comments & questions Swinburne What will you take away from this session? What can you do to grow your ‘soft skills’ connections you are at Swinburne? SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | INNOVATION | BUSINESS | DESIGN 41